SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Specialist Independent School
 Dibden, Southampton | Full-Time, Term Time Only |  £13.75 per hour | 

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist independent school in Dibden, supporting pupils aged 8–16 with complex needs, including SEMH, communication and interaction difficulties, and challenging behaviour.

You will work closely with teaching staff and therapists to deliver personalised support, helping pupils to engage in learning, manage behaviour positively, and build confidence and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support

• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour

• Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment

• Assist with implementing individual education and behaviour plans

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs

• Calm, patient, and resilient

• Experience in SEN/SEMH settings is an advantage (not essential)

• Committed to safeguarding and personal development

We Offer:

• £13.75 per hour (term time only)

• A supportive, professional team environment

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

The school is committed to safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.